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| Other Names | Breccia Nouvelle, Breccia Novella Marble, Breche Nouvelle Marble, Marbre du Cap Romarin | |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Inquire | |
| Finishes | Polished, Honed, Sawn, Rockfaced, Sandblasted, Tumbled, Acid Wash, Antique | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
| Absorption | -0.001 | |
| MIA Soundness Class | C | |
| Fire Performance | 0 flame spread (per ASTM E 84) | |
| Freeze Thaw Resistance | Good | |
| Panel Sizes | Up to 4'×8' (1220mm×2440mm) | |
| Structural Performance (on Honeycomb) | Excellent |
Breche Nouvelle Marble is a rich brown to deep cocoa marble composed of densely packed brecciated fragments in varying shades of taupe, charcoal, and warm rust. Angular inclusions of dark and light minerals are interwoven with fine white veining that threads irregularly through the surface. The pattern is compact and highly textured, with a granular, mosaic-like appearance that creates depth without strong directional movement.
Exterior applications include cladding systems, facade panels, and entry wall conditions on commercial, hospitality, and residential buildings where a darker stone surface is carried across primary elevations. Interior use may extend to lobby wall panels, corridor wall cladding, and feature partitions within office, hospitality, and institutional environments, where the dense composition reads consistently across large vertical installations.
Rather than full-thickness stone, a thin layer of natural Breche Nouvelle Marble is bonded to an aluminum honeycomb backing, allowing StonePly to achieve a lighter panel compared to traditional construction while maintaining uniform thickness within each unit. This method supports integration with modern facade systems and interior wall assemblies, while also improving handling and installation efficiency on site.
For additional information regarding finishes, panel configurations, or technical resources related to Breche Nouvelle Marble, please contact StonePly for more information.
You are probably more familiar with marble than you realize. From Michelangelo's mighty carrara marble David, to the intricately carved cenotaphs of the Taj Mahal, to the royal Marble Arch of Buckingham Palace, marble has been the stuff of civilized architecture and art for centuries. Being a form of limestone, it is softer than granite, making it more susceptible to deterioration and wear but a simple, regular maintenance routine will keep marble looking beautiful.
Marble has a soft, sophisticated aura. Small interior spaces will especially benefit from marble's less "busy" feel when compared to granite thanks to its large, flowing veins.
Certain marbles can be “book matched,” meaning the edges of two panels are paired to create a mirror image. Book matching's effect is best expressed on large panels.